History

The king who created the House of Windsor

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3rd June 2024
King George V led the Royal Family through the First World War, oversaw the transition to the House of Windsor, and recognised the British Empire’s Dominions as independent nations. However, his birth in 1865 was that of a spare rather than an heir. Prince George Frederick Ernest Albert was born on 3 June 1864 to the then Prince and Princess of Wales. Princess Alexandra, wife of Albert…
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Royal News

How the Royal Family will mark the anniversary of D-Day

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31st May 2024
The 80th anniversary of D-Day is fast approaching. On 6 June 1944 over 100,000 Allied troops landed on the beaches at Normandy and would recapture the beach over the following days. The British Royal Family will be taking part in commemorations marking the anniversary. Commemorations on the eve of D-DayThe King, Queen, and Prince of Wales will be in Portsmouth on Wednesday, 5 June for the…
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Duke of Edinburgh reveals secret that means he "came properly prepared" for busy week in Scotland

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26th May 2024
The Duke of Edinburgh has stepped in to represent his brother, King Charles, at an important Scottish event. Prince Edward served as Lord High Commissioner this week at the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh took part in the Ceremony of the Keys where they received the keys of the city from the Lord Provost to open the week .The Duke…
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Royal News

The Prince of Wales surrounded by cousins as he hosts garden party

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22nd May 2024
The Prince of Wales has attended his first garden party at Buckingham Palace for 2024. While the King did not attend the party, Prince William was joined by several family members. The Prince of Wales hosted the latest garden party at the Palace and was joined by multiple cousins who are not working royals but still helped at the event. Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie of York both…
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